The HP Top 10 Teams, Final

1. Georgia (11-2)–I thought the Bulldogs should have been in New Orleans. In my opinion, they were the best team this year.

2. USC (11-2)–The Trojans’ talent can be breathtaking at times. But lackluster coaching and injuries created another ‘what if’ season.

3. LSU (12-2)–The Tigers now have two controversial BCS titles in the last five years.

4. West Virginia (11-2)–Don’t look now, but the Mountaineers have three-straight 11-win seasons and could be back for more in ’08.

5. Missouri (11-2)–I’ve always said that Missouri was a sleeping giant in college football. The Tigers finally woke up this year.

6. Ohio State (11-2)–The Buckeyes are consistent and always in position to challenge for a title. Jim Tressel seems satisfied with that and who can blame him?

7. Kansas (12-1)–The Jayhawks were 8 points away from a perfect season.

8. Oklahoma (11-3)–The Sooners had to bear the brunt of catching the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ on a good night.

9. Virginia Tech (11-3)–The Hokies were the class of the ACC this year.

10. Tennessee (10-4)–The Vols were one of five SEC teams to win at least nine games.

On the cusp: Oregon, Hawaii, Auburn, Michigan, Texas Tech